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England Holds on with 13 Men to Beat Argentina 31-26 in a Match of 7 Yellow Cards
England survived seven yellow cards and a late TMO reversal to secure a bonus-point win after Argentina's last-gasp try was ruled out.
- On Saturday, July 18, 2026, England defeated Argentina 31-24 in a Nations Championship rugby match in Santiago Del Estero, securing victory after a controversial late TMO decision denied the hosts a potential game-tying try.
- The match featured eight tries and seven yellow cards, with both teams reduced to 13 men during the encounter. England maintained an early 19-3 halftime lead before Argentina rallied in an emotionally charged atmosphere.
- In the final moments, winger Bautista Delguy appeared to score, but TMO Brett Cronan overruled referee Angus Gardner after a lengthy review. Cronan insisted the ball was grounded on the touchline, denying the hosts a draw.
- Argentina's players expressed 'undisguised fury' following the decision, with fly-half Tomas Albornoz appearing to make contact with Gardner during protests. Support staff intervened to keep players away from officials as the crowd reacted angrily.
- England captain Jamie George praised his team's 'brilliant' defensive effort when reduced to 13 men twice during the match. The victory highlights the intense rivalry between the nations, heightened by Argentina's recent World Cup semifinal win over England.
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England holds on with 13 men to beat Argentina 31-26 in a match of 7 yellow cards
England has showed steel in an emotionally charged atmosphere, holding on while twice reduced to 13 men to beat Argentina 31-24 and take a bonus point from one of the longest and most bizarre matches in its history.
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